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Apricot Chicken Recipe

Apricot Glazed Chicken great for summer grilling or roasting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Gluten Free
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 1 celery stalk, sliced
  • 8 small apricots, cut into wedges (about 3 cups)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3/4 cup vegetable stock
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme
  • 1/2 tablespoon oregano flowers, optional
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 whole chicken, 4-5 lb, divided (skin on)

Method
 

  1. Saute the onion in the butter and olive oil until almost translucent. Add in the celery and apricots. Saute together for 3-5 minutes or until apricots start to soften. Add in the honey, stock, and herbs. Cook on medium low for 15 minutes. Cool then blend using a blender or immersion blender. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. Use a basting brush and 1/4 cup of the sauce (separated since you'll be using it on raw chicken) to coat the chicken before grilling or roasting. Rewarm the rest of the sauce in a small pot before serving.
to cook the chicken
  1. Grill or roast the chicken until an internal temperature of 165 degrees. This is about 50 minutes if you're roasting or 10-15 minutes on each side if you're grilling. Remove the smaller pieces early so they don't overcook (wings).
  2. Servie with quinoa, veggies, and extra sauce.